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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics

Background:

  • Optimizing ice type is crucial for efficient thermal de-icing.
  • Current methods are limited by the assumption that ice type depends solely on flow conditions.
  • Controlling the solid-ice interface is key to de-icing technology advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel strategy for controlling ice formation using non-wetting microstructures.
  • To investigate the formation of interfacial-rime and its impact on de-icing efficiency.
  • To reduce energy consumption in thermal de-icing processes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing non-wetting microstructures to induce spontaneous interfacial-rime formation.
  • Employing tailored microstructures and flow fields to fragment pre-frozen droplets.
  • Analyzing the modification of solid-liquid-ice interactions to direct solid-ice contact.

Main Results:

  • Successful induction of near-wall interfacial-rime under flow conditions.
  • Fragmentation of droplets by microstructures significantly reduced initial ice crystal size.
  • Thicker interfacial-rime layer formation was achieved, enhancing de-icing efficiency.
  • Thermal de-icing energy consumption was reduced by approximately 56%.

Conclusions:

  • Non-wetting microstructures offer a viable method to control ice type and enhance de-icing.
  • The strategy effectively modifies solid-ice interactions, leading to direct solid-ice contact.
  • This approach significantly reduces energy consumption without additional power input.